Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
292. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if repair works to Ballymalis Castle, Beaufort, Killarney, County Kerry, include the provision of a viewing platform in view of the fact that it was formerly in place at the structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46387/17]
View answer293. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the start date of repair works to Ballymalis Castle, Beaufort, Killarney, County Kerry; the status of the project; the conclusion date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46388/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 292 and 293 together.
Substantive conservation works have been underway at Ballymalis Castle for some time. The work, which principally involves the conservation of the Castle walls and also addresses some structural issues, is projected to continue until at least 2019 and possibly beyond. To date, repair & conservation of the Northern and Western walls have been advanced and the work will proceed to address the East and South Walls as resources permit and once the necessary Consent under National Monuments legislation has been obtained from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The work will include the reinstatement of the viewing platform at the site.
